Imbruvica for Australians

[Elliot43]

Just heard on the news this am that ibrutinib will be available on pbs in oz from December 1st. From $100,000 per year to 38.80 per month or $6.30 for seniors etc. our prime minister made this announcement at Sydney's Royal north Shore hospital.

Good news indeed

Sheila in Freo

[DebLeeCox]

That's wonderful news! Is it available on pbs as second line or first line treatment? Hopeful for 11q as a first line treatment!

[Ellieoak in reply to DebLeeCox]

Yes that is wonderful news. Ive been on Imbruvica for 5 yrs. doing really good. I have 11q & 13q deleations.

[Elliot43 in reply to DebLeeCox]

Deb..Alas no. It for relapsed refractory at present...but I'm sure it will be in the future!!

[Myrddin]

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